East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty Friday, September 6, 2024 Educators, health officials, lawmakers coming together on Tuesday in East St. Louis, where one in two children live in poverty
Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Illinois has made ‘significant progress’ but not yet met mandates of 2011 Ligas consent decree, judge rules
Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified Coroner’s affidavit shows as many as 800 human remains could have been misidentified Wednesday, September 4, 2024 No criminal charges have been filed against former Carlinville funeral director Read more
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps Read more
Capitol Briefs: Secretary of state enlists high schoolers to encourage organ donation Capitol Briefs: Secretary of state enlists high schoolers to encourage organ donation Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Pritzker, Commonwealth Edison tout electric vehicle infrastructure program Read more
Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions Friday, August 30, 2024 ‘State of the Unions’ study shows public sector unions shrink following 2018 Janus decision Read more
Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week Thursday, August 29, 2024 Staff urge ‘no chaos, no layoffs’ as state plans to close, rebuild 100-year-old prison Read more
Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program Thursday, August 29, 2024 Law aimed at helping people experiencing crisis was originally set to go live in 2022 Read more